Thanksgiving Day Made Easy with These 14 Time-Saving Make-Ahead Sides

You guys, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! And if you’ve been looking for a vegetarian (or vegan) main dish for Thanksgiving, this one is for you. And if you just want a show-stopping Autumn-inspired dish for any other day of the week, this one is for you, too. 😉 This Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn […]

Fewer guests at the holiday table this year? Never fear! We’ve got a delicious, doable menu that’s sure to delight yet won’t take the whole day to pull together. Continue reading “5 Memorable Recipes for a Small Scale Thanksgiving” »

OMG, y’all. Stop everything. This is important. I knew I loved cornbread, but I didn’t know I could love it this much. I decided to add some sweet potato mash to my Everyday Cornbread, plus a couple spices and sour cream for richness and… WHOA. It took everything in me not to eat the entire […]

This Pumpkin Lasagna is a favorite for the holidays! Four tantalizing layers of fall flavors and textures that combine for an irresistibly delicious pumpkin dessert that can be made in advance! The perfect no bake dessert! Love pumpkin desserts? Pumpkin Brownies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, and Pumpkin Empanadas! Pumpkin Desserts Layers and layers of all your favorite fall flavorsView […]

Chocolate, pudding, and pie—the best of all possible worlds! Make the pie filling in the microwave and pour into a pre-baked crust. This make-ahead chocolate pie sets up in a few hours in the fridge, just in time for dessert. Continue reading “Easy Chocolate Cream Pie” »

Why not mix up your weekly meal plans? Go with some childhood classics like goldfish cracker crusted chicken tenders and hot dog stroganoff or try something with a little kick like Moroccan Meatloaf or Pesto White Bean Burgers. Continue reading “5 Comfort Food Recipes Reinvented” »

I’m all about keeping my side dishes as easy as possible. I want my main dish to be the star of the show, and I don’t want to spend tons of time or energy on something that is just being served on the side, so roasted vegetables are almost always on the menu! They’re easy, […]

Homemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough. Continue reading “Easy Chicken Pot Pie” […]

Skip the takeout, grab a helper, and whip up these carefree weeknight recipes. One-pan tilapia with mushrooms and tomatoes, beef lettuce wraps, chicken and rice soup, and creamy polenta with white beans and broccoli. Eating at home never tasted so good. Continue reading “5 Worry-Free Weeknight Meals” »

It’s soup season and nothing says comfort better than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup. Start with classic Chicken Noodle Soup, mix it up with a bowl of Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy or go for something hearty like Chicken Mulligatawny. Whichever soup you choose, you’re sure to be satisfied. Continue reading “14 […]

Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »

This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is delicious, simple and perfect for Thanksgiving.  Fresh cranberries are simmered on the stove with cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and juice.  When it comes to Thanksgiving Day recipes, I’m a classics girl. I like classic stuffing, classic turkey, classic mashed potatoes. I have very fond memories of buying canned […]

Skip the takeout, grab a helper, and whip up these carefree weeknight recipes. One-pan tilapia with mushrooms and tomatoes, beef lettuce wraps, chicken and rice soup, and creamy polenta with white beans and broccoli. Eating at home never tasted so good. Continue reading “5 Worry-Free Weeknight Meals” »

Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »

It’s soup season and nothing says comfort better than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup. Start with classic Chicken Noodle Soup, mix it up with a bowl of Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy or go for something hearty like Chicken Mulligatawny. Whichever soup you choose, you’re sure to be satisfied. Continue reading “14 […]

That looks AWESOME! And you’re right, it does look easier to make.

You’re welcome! The soup made from the left-over meatballs was really tasty: chicken stock, ditalini pasta, fresh veggies from the garden (carrot, onion, kale, spinach). Grated parm on top.

I understand about CSA; we don’t do it either because we couldn’t use it fast enough (2 of the 3 of us here eat vegetables). I go to the outdoor farmers markets here Boston area once a week and stock up on what I think we can use. They are open until the week of […]

This fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It’s easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends! Continue reading “Easy Fantasy Fudge” »

This is a collection of some of the best fall recipes. This list is an autumnal explosion of flavorful dinners, appetizers, breakfasts and desserts.  Whether you’re looking for pumpkin cinnamon rolls or a black bean soup that’s vegan, this list delivers with all the fall cooking inspiration you need! The Best Fall Recipes: Dulce de […]

Weekday meals need to be quick, family-friendly, and delicious! Plan ahead and prep breakfast, lunch and dinner options on the weekend to stash in the freezer! It’s a true time saver (and stress reducer) for busy work weeks. Continue reading “12 Recipes to Prep this Weekend and Freeze” »

Wondering which recipes were the most loved for the month of September? Discover for yourself why everyone is talking about these five winners! Continue reading “September’s Most Popular Recipes” »

This Detroit Style Pizza has a thick, delicious yeasted crust. It’s topped with the perfect amount of sauce, melty cheesy and a blanket of pepperoni cups. And while most recipes require a 24-hour ferment, this recipe takes a fraction of the time! Detroit Style Pizza Each week I’ve been trying to incorporate a fun, new-to-us […]

Don’t let leftover coconut milk go to waste! Use it up in breakfast recipes like grab and go chia cups, quick and easy dinners like coconut shrimp or wrap up the day with coconut cupcakes. Continue reading “Use It Up: 11 Recipes to Make the Most of Coconut Milk” »